Reports have once again tipped next year’s Samsung Galaxy S8 handset as the company’s first to offer a 4K display.
On Tuesday, a MyDrivers report (via Phone Arena) claimed Samsung plans to use the increased screen resolution to ensure support for Google’s Daydream VR project.
With the 2017 handset reportedly codenamed Project Dream, it would be no surprise if Samsung looked to market the S8 as the leading device to use with Daydream hardware.
Ask us anything: Join us on Weds, 27th July at 12:30pm BST for #AskTrustedLive
The report points out Samsung has already demonstrated a 5.5-inch 4K display at the Society of Information Displays this year, but the Korean giant is yet to deploy the tech.
Of course, beyond Daydream, Samsung already has a vested interest in the VR world through its Oculus-built Gear VR headset.
Related: What is Daydream VR?
The company has been aggressively marketing the £99 smartphone-assisted VR headsets, with considerable success over the last couple of years.
Samsung has also invested heavily in VR content, much of which is available through the Oculus Store and will have exclusive coverage of the Olympic Games in Rio next month.
4K display or not, we’re expecting the Galaxy S8 at MCW in February next year.
Galaxy S8: Everything we know so far
Editorial independence
Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest. To ensure this is possible, every member of the editorial staff follows a clear code of conduct.
Professional conduct
We also expect our journalists to follow clear ethical standards in their work. Our staff members must strive for honesty and accuracy in everything they do. We follow the IPSO Editors’ code of practice to underpin these standards.
Editorial independence
Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest. To ensure this is possible, every member of the editorial staff follows a clear code of conduct.
Professional conduct
We also expect our journalists to follow clear ethical standards in their work. Our staff members must strive for honesty and accuracy in everything they do. We follow the IPSO Editors’ code of practice to underpin these standards.
